Deborah L. (bluebird4308) reviewed on + 21 more book reviews
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A TEXAN'S HONOR continues "The Cowboys Series" with author Leigh Greenwood introducing his readers to another one of Jake and Isabelle Maxwell's motley crew of orphans. To his credit, the author does manage to write this novel as a "stand alone" story and although, Greenwood does allow some Maxwell family history to flow, he does not drown a "new" reader - "family" control is at a premium.
Bret Nolan was born and was raised a proud Texan. His mother had married out of her class and when she died, Bret was a child. A small child who hadn't done anything wrong, but a child no one wanted. His boyhood turned into manhood and Bret finally went to Boston to confront his mother's family, the family who had turned their backs on him. Now, he would prove them wrong; Bret Nolan was worth wanting. For six long years, he slaved behind a Boston desk, trying to impress, trying to be accepted. Finally, he had his chance. His mission: bring Texan heiress Emily Abercrombie to Boston. The conditions: if he failed, stay in Texas!
Emily Abercrombie grew up surrounded by love, friends, and acceptance. She had been rich all her life and she had no idea what it was like to be poor and unwanted. Yet, for the first time, Emily faced uncertainty. Her father was dying. With time running out, her loving frail parent wanted her to find a husband, someone who would take care of her. However, Emily wanted love not guardianship; she wanted someone who wanted more than her inheritance!
Two very different people, yet two people who were very attracted to each other. Whenever Emily was near, Bret lost control; for the first time in his life someone truly understood him, someone truly needed him. Yet, Emily would never go to Boston and Bret knew he was not the kind of a husband she needed. She was a rich, privileged heiress and he was a poor man with a past. Bret offered Emily support and he made her feel safe. Yet, at the same time, he made her feel guilty for having had an easy life. Emily knew Bret was unsatisfied with his life in Boston, but was he so unsatisfied to remain in Texas
Bret Nolan was born and was raised a proud Texan. His mother had married out of her class and when she died, Bret was a child. A small child who hadn't done anything wrong, but a child no one wanted. His boyhood turned into manhood and Bret finally went to Boston to confront his mother's family, the family who had turned their backs on him. Now, he would prove them wrong; Bret Nolan was worth wanting. For six long years, he slaved behind a Boston desk, trying to impress, trying to be accepted. Finally, he had his chance. His mission: bring Texan heiress Emily Abercrombie to Boston. The conditions: if he failed, stay in Texas!
Emily Abercrombie grew up surrounded by love, friends, and acceptance. She had been rich all her life and she had no idea what it was like to be poor and unwanted. Yet, for the first time, Emily faced uncertainty. Her father was dying. With time running out, her loving frail parent wanted her to find a husband, someone who would take care of her. However, Emily wanted love not guardianship; she wanted someone who wanted more than her inheritance!
Two very different people, yet two people who were very attracted to each other. Whenever Emily was near, Bret lost control; for the first time in his life someone truly understood him, someone truly needed him. Yet, Emily would never go to Boston and Bret knew he was not the kind of a husband she needed. She was a rich, privileged heiress and he was a poor man with a past. Bret offered Emily support and he made her feel safe. Yet, at the same time, he made her feel guilty for having had an easy life. Emily knew Bret was unsatisfied with his life in Boston, but was he so unsatisfied to remain in Texas
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